"I pretty much chose UCLA because of a mix of academics and football," Ankou told Rivals.com. "It was pretty much also a question of loyalty. They were the first school to offer me so I guess they were the first to believe in me."

Ankou was the defensive line MVP at a recent Nike camp. He is the second defensive end to commit to the Bruins (Morgan Breslin) and their ninth commit overall from the 2012 class. Seven prospects have committed in the past two weeks.

Ankou grew up in Canada but will play his senior season at Red Lion Christian Academy in Delaware.

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